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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

I almost never do book reviews because A) I rarely have time to read, and B) I'm afraid I might hate the book and then what do I do? Lie and say it's fabulous? Tell the truth and say I hated it? As a writer myself, I cannot bring myself to say anything bad about a book, especially one written by someone I know. Sooo, I choose to avoid the whole thing by simply shying away from book reviews altogether.

But when my friend and fellow blogger over at Babble, Jane Roper asked if I wanted to read a copy of her new book, Double Time, I jumped at the chance. I love books about pregnancy and babies. I think most moms like reading about/hearing other moms' stories of pregnancy and childbirth, and raising little ones. It's always great to know you're not alone. It's comforting to hear how other moms cope with the struggles of childrearing. And then there's the fact that I really like Jane!

Jane doesn't disappoint with her book! It's a humorous look at being pregnant with and raising twins. Sure, there are books out there about having twins, but Jane's is a personal account of what it's really like. And it's not just about having twins, but also about dealing with post partum depression. Reading Jane's book is like sitting down and chatting with a good friend over coffee.

As her website describes:

When Jane Roper found out she was pregnant with twins, she searched high and low for a memoir of the first years with multiples, but came up empty-handed. Four years later, she wrote the book she wished she’d had as a new mother of twins. Double Time is an entertaining, up-close and very personal look at Jane Roper’s first three years raising twin daughters. From trying to get pregnant to processing the idea of twins, from round the clock feedings and diaper changes to the joy of watching “twinteractions” between her girls as their (very different!) personalities emerge, Jane tells all. Meanwhile, she struggles to keep a history of depression under control—and find answers when her symptoms get worse. All this while falling steadily in love with her duo as they grow from sleepy newborns to mischievous toddlers with a penchant for potty talk.

Full of warmth, honesty, occasional advice, and more than a little humor, Double Time is a smart and engaging account of the first three years with multiples, as well as a refreshingly candid and vulnerable look at parenting, clinical depression, and the quest for work-family balance. It’s Jane Roper’s story, but it’s one that will resonate with countless women—especially those parenting in double time.

I have a copy of Jane's new book, Double Time, to give away to one lucky reader. Just leave me a comment here and I'll choose a random winner on Monday. Good luck! And you can get your own copy HERE!

I'd love a copy - I have loved just about every mommy/pregnancy/babies book I've read. Sounds like it's right up my alley, and I'll likely buy it, and get my library to order it for their collection, even if I don't win a copy. :)

Love it! One of my oldest (and I mean how long I've known her not in a geriatric sense - though we are truly not spring chickens anymore) just found out she's prego with twins. She needs all the comraderie and advice she can get! Sounds like this is the book for her... Unless its too honest. There are just things you'd do better learning on the fly. Thanks for the review!

Dawn...... I think Jane's book would be wonderful for all new Mothers, even if they don't have twins.I will have to buy a book for a baby shower but I hope I win one here too as I have quite a few babyshowers to attend :)

I would love it! I'm a twin, and I'm married to a twin. We only have one son (I was actually disappointed we didn't have twins -- yet!). I would love to read about the perspective of parenting twins :)

Dawn, I have been reading your blog since the very beginning! And, although I rarely comment, I am inspired by your grace and humor in handling all of the rough situations life has had in store for you. This book would be perfect for one of my best friends who just gave birth to twin girls (her 4th and 5th children) and is having a struggle wrapping her brain around the whole situation. Thanks for all the great stories over the years and for this giveaway.

I would love to win a copy of her book. I have Preemie Boy/girl twins they were born at 29weeks 2lbs 8oz each i know the struggles you go thru with twins mine are 18 months. I would love to read this book and learn new things. Love your blog =) Colleen From NY

Hi Dawn, I would love to read about Jane's adventures in Twin-land. That way when my kids are finally asleep and it is late I'll actually have a book on my nightstand to read and commiserate with! THanks

My twin girls #s 6 and 7 are almost 26yrs old. I think back on those early months; my oldest was 15 and I would constantly get the, "Well at least you have older kids that can help out!" Four of my kids had football practices and games to go to and none were drivers! My husband worked long hours... adore my kids, but those early months with 5 kids plus twins were tough!